Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.31
Guests reported issues with mould and staining in the room.
Service
9.77
Service was noted as rough with some staff being lovely, but overall felt busy.
Location
10
Perfect location with views, not located in a busy area.
Room Quality
8.76
Some guests found rooms dated with issues like poor soundproofing.
Amenities
9.79
Amenities were provided as expected for a hotel stay.
Value for Money
8.25
Guests felt the stay was overpriced for the quality received.
Food and Beverage
7.31
Food quality was disappointing and not worth the price.
Overall Experience
9.8
Overall a mixed experience with high expectations not met.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 02:19

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views and Luxurious Amenities

Located on Oban's Esplanade, the hotel offers breathtaking sea views of Mull, Kerrera, and the Firth of Lorne. The sun lounge provides a perfect spot to enjoy these vistas, while all rooms are equipped with modern conveniences including free WiFi.

Award-Winning Dining Experience

Indulge in a culinary journey at The Grill Room, the hotel's award-winning restaurant. With an à la carte menu showcasing fresh local seafood and organic produce, guests can savor exquisite meals throughout the day. The bar also offers a variety of delicious options.

Relaxation and Leisure Options

Unwind in the indoor steam room or sauna, or opt for exclusive pampering in the outdoor hot tub, Swedish sauna, steam room, and relaxation area on the Sea Deck. Guests can also enjoy discounted rates at the nearby Glencruitten Golf Club or embark on a whale-watching adventure.

Important information:

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of 25 GBP per day.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome but must be on a lead at all times and are prohibited from dining areas.

Please note all spa treatments should be booked directly with the hotel prior to arrival.

Parking is extremely limited at Oban Bay Hotel. Alternative free car parking is available a 2-minute walk from the hotel.

Please note that for group reservations to 5 rooms or more rather than 15 guests, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact you directly with this information.

Please note that lunch and dinner can be purchased separately and are not included in the rate.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GLA

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 12 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs GBP 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2748 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.31
Service: 9.77
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.76
Amenities: 9.79
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 7.31
Overall Experience: 9.8
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Isabelle • solo_traveller • be
3
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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C4788GAjamieg • NONE
8
Overnight stay
Pros:

Amazing service, great food, clean and has a nice vibe.
For the Room price i wasnt expecting a ground floor broom cupboard size that you cant even walk round the bed it was so small. For £250 for one night....... you pay less in London, Paris, dubai etc. For bigger rooms.
Really taking the micky here. Unfortunate because the rest of tge experience was very good.

2026-05-22 • via Tripadvisor
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Scott • couple • gb
9
Classy.
Pros:

Within moments of our arriving and starting to unpack the car, the older barman came out (in the rain) to help carry the bags and guide us to parking.
Lovely view in the lounge for sunset with a malt whisky.
Very good breakfast (the only meal we had).

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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vacaygalandfam • Friends getaway • Portland, Oregon
2
Service sucks
Pros:

Service was dismissive and patently unfriendly.

2026-05-21 • via Tripadvisor
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DR_DD • Friends getaway • Evanston, Illinois
6
Good Hotel but old & small
Pros:

We stayed at this hotel for a day in April 2026. The hotel is nicely located on Oban Bay with a beautiful view.

The hotel has very limited parking, but we were told that parking is available close by, free of charge. The hotel is heritage so there are a lot of staircases one must go up to get to the elevator. Also, we found the signage lacking.

The breakfast at the hotel was served to us at the table and had a lot of choices. We enjoyed it.

All in all a good stay in a heritage hotel.

2026-05-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Barbara • solo_traveller • au
8
Pros:

Walk into town takes 5 minutes, good breakfast, enjoyed using the spa, steam and sauna.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Marilynn • couple • ca
10
Very pleased with our stay! Would highly recommend and return if able to!
Pros:

We loved the location!! Spectacular views of the harbour. Liked that it was at the less busier end of town. Only a 15 minute walk to either the ferry or train.
The room was great - just the perfect size for two travellers. Lots of hot water for the showers! Liked the small touches with local soaps and shampoos.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Yo pzk • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Great hotel, excellent service and amazing food

Cons:

Very expensive for a small room that just fits a double bed

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • gb
8
Lovely hotel at a very good location
Pros:

Excellent location,nice walk into town and transport links. Views from the hotel lounge are world class. Had no issues at this hotel, it’s the 3rd hotel in Oban we have been to and would definitely stay again in the future.

Cons:

It’s minor, but the breakfast was pretty slow but generally worth the wait. If I stay again I would probably forget breakfast as we can’t really do it justice what we eat in the morning.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • ch
1
Hotel offers ev chargers but they didn't work
Pros:

Comfy bed

Cons:

The only reason we booked this hotel was because it said it has ev chargers. We needed to charge for a long drive the next day. The ev chargers were not working. The hotel said they are not responsible for the chargers. If that's the case, they should not include ev charging in their list of amenities.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
A
Andy • couple • gb
9
Excellent place to stay comfortable relaxing place with amazing views thanks
Pros:

Room was excellent, an amazing window view, had a great stay, thanks

Cons:

Parking was limited but found an alternative thanks

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
R
Renate • couple • at
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Triquet • couple • fr
9
Belle vue sur la baie
Pros:

Le calme

Cons:

Manque de places de parking et loin du centre ville

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Joerg • extended_group • de
8
2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Sidney • solo_traveller • us
5
Would not stay here again.
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Inadequate onsite parking. Finding your room is far too difficult. Our room was on the second floor & we were told there was a lift. After walking thru a maze of corridors, we eventually found the lift near the back of the building but we had to negotiate several different sets of stairs to reach it so what’s the point? Front desk staff was a bit indifferent. Breakfast was marginal with fake scrambled eggs & over-cooked bacon. In all, a disappointing stay.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • au
6
It was ok for one night but we expected better
Pros:

Nice bay views from the bar, the hotel is in a great location just outside the main strip’s hustle and bustle. Dinner was good and reasonably priced for fresh beer battered fish & chips and a drink. Nice interiors in the grill room and bar. Wooden furniture and headboard were good quality in our room, nice curtains too.

Cons:

The layout is a bit like a maze with lots of steps and hallways. It took longer to find our way to the elevator than it did to just use the stairs and hallways to get to our room. Carpets are quite filthy in places. There were cobwebs in the corners of the ceiling in our bathroom and the mattress and pillow were quite lumpy, but passable for one night’s sleep. For the price we would have expected better though. Breakfast has to be booked and was pretty bland, not really worth it. The coffee was weak and tasteless.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Deirdre • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful location. Good food. Very helpful staff.

Cons:

A long walk to our room. Fortunately we are fit!

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Lieve • extended_group • be
9
Weinig parking, maar heel goed hotel.
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel, lekker eten en ontbijt. Mooie locatie.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Petrus • couple • nl
8
Mooi
Pros:

Alles

Cons:

Prijzen

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee